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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
The smartKansas Boy

As showing the precociousness of
the average Kansas small boy. the fol-
lowing true story viii. we know, be
appreciated Miss Fletcher organized
a Band Of Hope at one Of our churches,
and during the ceremonies she had all
the small boys drawn up in a row and
gave them a lecture on the evils of in
temperance. As the bright little
faces before her beamed with delight
at the telling blows she administered
to king alcohol. she became enthusiastic
and closed with an eloquent peroration
as follows: Yes. boys. milk and
water viii not hurt us. They are
natural drinks. fresh from the hands of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
what vanderbilt nnd Under His Arm.

At the time when the French papers
were full of the stories of the late Mr..
Vanderbilt's purchases of Meissoniers
and the rest the CrGsus was encoun-
tered one early morning in Paris with
bundle under his arm.
"How is this?" asked his friend.
Abroad 50 early! All, | see! You
have been TO secure a trouvaille, some
object of art, another marvel for your
collection"
'Well, no, replied William H.; Il
bought a pair of shoes yesterday which
hurt me. and | am taking them to the
shoemaker TO have them Pit in order
How would Scissors do as name for a
clipper ship.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

Hamilton discovered that AIRS. Logan's
left shoulder was dislocated, the shoulder
blade fractured and the elbow of the left
arm also dislOcated Tire fractured
shoulder had begun TO knit in the wrong
place DR. Hamilton. with TIE assistance
Of her son Manning Logan and her son-lu-
law, Mai Tucker, set the dislOcated
member aud applied a cap 10 the fractured
shoulder blade
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

God. but how do we get alcohol?''
Pausing a few moments, more for
effect than a reply, she was just about
to proceed when she was interrupted
by genuine little Kansan of seven
summers, who, in a voice clear and
distinct, replied Sign an application"
-hiHstey Mercury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

AT tie Imperial Institute corner
-,nue LAYING. it J. said. Queen Victoria
u-cJ glasses for the first time in public.
AIR. Matthews had forgof.eu to bring
the rgIly to tile address vaf,las Home
Secretary II was his @, draw up
ana hand Is her Majesty s. that She
might read 1t the proper time. So
when the proper time came the docu-
ment was not forthcoming. and Mr..
Matthews hastily scrawled from mem
orv reproduction IF the document
over which he had scratched his head
and ehewed his pen the night before.
The ScrawI was tuomuch for the Queen.
aud she produced from her pocket the
small hand-leu~es which she uses for
reading BY lamp-light
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

sool returned aud, tapping on ne
window, said he lad lost the head of
his stick there. A search was made
throughout the room with no success.
This was repo ted TO the man, who was
much chagriDed. He starred off again,
and alter a little while he again came
back. "a opod on The window and said:
.'Yod pceda't look any more for The
head of ,hat cane. Good joke good
joke, by jocks. had bold of The wrong
end -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
WHAT A COW.

Illustrating the lace Judge POLAND :
h,ppy union of humor add simplicity
ibis apecGote Is told: While be was
'.strmpiD2" Vermont in favor of pro
hibi,ion he occasionally had cold milk
served on The stand for him instead of
wa,e,. a pa ice ne ways took advan-
tage OF Nv bling he pitcher with a
strong av,icle of min, punch. He was
in ihe mid 50 of an eloquent speech
when ne paused 10 quench his thirs,.
Filling ne la' &c glass 10 The brim he
drainac !, before discovering The fcic6.
Then, trruing iwip5liag eye so The
corner where sat no he suspected, he
exclaimed with deep e1' llasis. ''Ye gods.
what a cow!'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

Eieht pin manufacturers IN New
ENGLAND produce an1ualIy 2,000.OO0
pacl- Of pins. Eaeh pack contains b
$3.50 n-us which makes foial YEARLY
production Of f.7su.ooo,Uoo pins. These
r,iaS are usually put rp IN large cases.
each ease containing 612.oo0 pins. In
Eu2liud the daily production is c~tima-
sell at 15.oUu.ou0 An authority ON
fire subject -ay-: The manufacture OF
pins D. regarded a- one Of the greatest
pro5igic- 81 he diversion Of labor. fur
ni>hfa.. ~ It does. $4,000 articles for
the -um ST IS cents which requires the
un.eI diligence ot fourteen skilled OPP
erdgivc-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

\ girdled girl was one of the sig5is
on the streets lately. Her slim figure
was encircled by huge silver girdle.
from one side Of which dang.ed forty
six little chains. At the end of every
chain was n trinbet. There were four
teen Roman coins, latchkey. penhold-
er case, vinaig1et, butioh-hoos glove
buttoner, silver address tablet, tiny bon
bon box, corkscrew. miniature Gnu
eter. "A chatelaiIe watch. a small o.
died i'ou paa-ol which when opereI
became a fan, a bulle, which bad killed
a bear on her brothers ranch a card
case, loci, OF hair in a locEe,, a chain
purse, a compass. a small p9per-cu.ter.
and a doubie-barreled dog-whistle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
NEcKTIes AND ANS MoHAIR.

Sore of the nrts which Ii, lie fO'ss
ave 70 crack, in sc. ipT n he Ec' sci
Of l'ugraee neapi12s. a-e torgh IN
deed. Li.,le Aluie bad been asked 10
take dish of agberIies ard cream
to grlnGma's room.
did she Ike tbems?. asked ser
mother when me Hole maid appeared
again.
4 don't know" was The serior-
answer.
Didn't SIC say anything when she
tasted them?''
.Yes'm; something about clothes. =
"Why, what corld ii be? Have you
forgotten"
-.Oh, no! She tasted and then -he
said. oh. nee. les and Anus mohair!
but don't !.uow wa9t She meant
Neither lid mapma. and 50 sh'
posted up to 9IanCm..'s room herself
Do you remember just what e.
clamation you mede when yor began :,
eat your fruit?' she asi.cd ,he dear Oh,
lady.
No. I'm sure | can't Oh. YES
canl said Nectar and anbIosia!'
TIE MINISTER'S MALADY.
30. mother, what do you thiuk?'' re
marked the hieh-school girl zoe
minister has an amanpensiS.
You don't say?r replied the Ole
Lady. with mrch concern. is h,
doc, oring for IL?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

QrEEN VIoroEIA j. 2oiug 10 institute
an order Of literary merit. consisting of
twenty knights. fifty knights COM
panion-. and 100 comparisons Her
Majesty j. now tatiug counsel with a
number Of the leading literary men of
EnnlarH
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

MANUFL BArEIENT and wife of Malta
moraS. Mexico. recently celebrated The
eigh FL, d anniversary Of their wedding.
Thehusbaud j. 102 and the wife 90.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

Pope Leo Kill is about to found an
International college for literature. in
whichthe Italian poets and au5 hors viii
be studied in an especial manner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

KARL PEARSON Of University College
VII publish, through Unwin. a volume
Of ESSAYS expressing views Of AN adj
vanced King on social questions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
NOTES OF THE TIMES.

FORTY years ago Robert Bonner was
foreman Of the New York Mirror at SIS
per week. To-day he Is worth $4,000
COO.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

4 VOLUME of poems by Louise Mich
q. the famous Anarchist. viii soon be
published in Paris under the title lie
Oceaninnes.-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
TIE LOST WAS POUND.

A Kingston man who carries a cane
with a silver head was considerably
Hurried the other night. He had been
in a neigbbor's house. and in going
forgot his stick. He stepped to a win
dow. tapped on it. and askod his friend
to hand him his cane His friend did so,
handing it out point FIRST. Thank you,
thank YOU" said the owner of the
cane, as he stepped briskly away. He
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

r. 1. STEVENSON is again seriously
IN at Bournemouth This, following
upon his prolonged and alarming ill.,
mess while stay ing with Prot. Colyin in
London few months ago. emphasizes
the 1npreheu-ion~ with which many of
his friends and admirers regard his pro-
posed American visit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

Az immense migration movement
Is proceeding in Central Russia.
Peasant and farmers are going ia large
-Imber- To- Western Siberia. where
free pasture aud arabic lands abound.
The movement threatens 90 reStIt in a
-rrfeu~ agricultural crises. 1t j. re-
ported that tHe Government Is about To
stop the migration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

GoD save me my dear husband. j.
Mr.. Jake Sharp's invariable answer
% the con lolence- Of her friends. ..aud
lie has given us great happiness to-
getHer. ! trust hin" To enc more
Intimate than the rest she recently
-obhcd: They are killing rs both.
We are oil ues- and every stroke tells
UpOu u.s.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11

EpwIN ARNOLD has in press new
volume of poems. One of these. In
an Indian Temple. is a dialog between
an English Official. "a Nautch dancer
AMI i Brehmin priest. eribodyiug some
Hf16oo metaphysics and moral ques-
lions in a light lyrical setting. FIN Of
original cplor- tt win be published
Fin the autumn 0y Tryiuber.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
RIDING A NOD.

Pat made a bel OF dollar Wi Nike
chat he COLD ca1ly bod irtI o. btiC'-s
up h.oe ladies 90 ne ioD CS p build
inc. with Nike itiing o. BE rod.
TIE liiGe-s were Oh ,,e or,siGe OF
TIE briljing. On ne thi-d IaGde~ Pa
mace p mi,stcp. 1c, ca, Ut d;'nself il
time 10 s.ve Nile ron sailing for y
feet 20 De stone siieval...
Auiv, ug ut re OF Pat said: BE
CORA. I've won re 6o'lrre."
"Yis," replied Nike. but whin We
shipped | tJou2hi | had ye."
INsULIIN DE COLO u FOLKS.
Gotham Mar; ..Waat! You voted
agains, NY OH tiien' De Goode?"
Sambo: Yes, sah. DE GooGe mav've
been .ooG 'poc2.' wen he lived in tae
MOI. b,, hes cot miga'v mean an
uon, ,tio,'c since he moved dowd Sorf. >
G. NJ: "Well. well! What 90 You
charge bin with speciality"
$: ..Insultin' de colo'd folks. sab. :
f. NJ: Impossible. He was an
original abolitionist.'
S: Cant help dat, san. He done
put barbed wire fence round his
chicken coop, sab. y
ATE SOMETHING OFF HIS HAND.
"Whats the matter with your hand?''
"Why, you see, Jawkins has got a
horse which he told me would eat
things right off your hand-so gentle,
you know"
"Well. what them"
II tried the animal, and found that
Jawkins told the truth. I've got one
finger less than had before tried the
experiment.
EnnT-S WIG
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
THE STONY GLARE.

Pa inquired Bobby. who was
reading the plner. what is a sony
glare?"
1t is the expression which comes
over mau's face at church, explained
the old gentleman. when The oon;Ii5u-
ito box is held before him and be has
neglected to provide himself with 10
ceh.s i'm chapoe.''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
CnrIsTIAN caINAMAN.

On tie Paoiic Cost Cinnamon who
.proie55 p ID c1n thcr selves C5i'-tiIns
aie given toe thep efc e',e as do re,, &c
servants. ard for his reason l. = aus-
peeled that many of hen a.iepG ne
verified. OFe of hc-e .e';--ael irg con-
velie recommended - eli &c a cook
toa LADY ia Portland o., " be ntoUG
al1otpcene g.: Me Clis,iLu China
man: me eau say, 'T'inkle. ,'idlsle 'itcIe
tar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
Foor-s WIG.

JoIl p. Hale was a most incorrigible
wag, and he delighted in making Sen
ator Foote of Mi. Sissippi who in an
unguarded moment had threatened to
hang him as an Abolidonist, butt for
his Jokes. One day. after visit to
New York, Senator Foote came smil-
inglv in and took his seat at his desk,
rather astonishing the other Senators.
as his previously bald pate was covered
by fine, curly black wig. Up rose
Mr.. Hale. and demanded q special
committee 10 examine the credentials
..of the youthful upstart who had as
sumed Senator Foot's likeness and
chair Senator Foote rose up, and
bowling politely. convulsed the Senate
by quickly removing the wig and hang
ing it on his umbrella with the obser-
walton: with this motion on my part.
which is quite in order, despite my
illustrious colleagues, the committee IS
not necessary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
GcEAT SCI NE

Cash-"Say, Hardrp, When are you
going TO pay me ;hats 9you owe me?'
HaroUp-"Just as suol as l eau.
Clsh-"WeIl, if that is not pie,ty
quic!, | win have 70 SIRE you"
Hau'ra (Cfrelc~sly)-''What good
viii that 90 yop?'
Ca7h-.ip viii 3et me he money.
Hadrp (oopiGer ,iaIly)--Syy. YOU
jest sre ne for $50, woo't you, and
,aea give ne the % rev $10?''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
Mathew lies, fifteen years Of age was
arrested with a COMPANION. Philip Hanke.

pt the Winoua a 81. Peserdepot at mona,
MINI, on Telegram f.on Chassa. The
boys Ue' Iuuaways nom thet town. and
took tie Wipoua tain ~ Na7eca. lies bad
So end tie o .hef hoy Sl0t. They said that
The runaway bed been carefully Dionaed
and haif 40 en- cOmUl uiops expected 20
90 with them bet coutd rot me'-e il wo, L.
The father o ties took bin BONE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
rue LITTLE TOTS.

A 6-year Old 81 ii he Town of p,
Ind, attended chrca W Ter mo aei'
one day, anG 20 vie';or af.ei waIds
was King a3o,ti i:
Does yO,l MA st in the Amen
corner at chr CAP WIS quelied
mo, sir; pana Sis in The Amen
corner, aud mamma ia The a-women
corner. ST.
C,nryiag "a unhandy vessel one day
TO a neis55o :. ibis lille girl was ask
ed
Aren't yon fired? Is not that
gIeae p; cher heavy?'
No, ails it's no, helvy, but it's aw-
full tedioGs." was answered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
THE MARK ETS.

How would Scissors do as a name for a
clipper ship.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
A GEEAT HAZZAED,

Enterprising Agent am the ageJt
of the Auti-Marital Society, Miss. Der
object is TO discourage hasty MAJ
Iiages.
Minneapolis girl-That's real good
of you.
"Yes, you see you nay us s. amoa.h
as long as you remain single. and Il
you live to be so without marrying. We
give you $50, 900, enorgh 10 live on.
Dear me! $4,000"
''But if you marry you lose every
thing"
We'll, here is the first five. If |
should marry | should lose all ]
paid in and the $4,000, too,
wouldn't I?''
Every cent Of il"
'MeIcy me! | hope nobody will ask
me-. -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
The JOY report for Dakota Of Stat.

isticon sheridan shows that tie average
crop of the territory will he good aud salts
factory, though some localities have suffered
s. meWhat f. ON local storms ron gophe 5
aud insects. The following IS Soc per cent
for July: Coon g., Sping wheat 80
Spring rye 50. Oats. 90, Barley. So
s. Potatoes l0l. Sor2hur. o, Sugar Cane,
o., Apples s., Grapes 100 limo by, On,
Pastu 96.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-08-11
LAUGH, HA! Hal! HA!!!
A PROBLEM.

Omaha Mamma-Now. dear, you
must invite one of your li.ile friends 20
share your candy.
Little Dot-I-I guess I'll invite L.
cy.
"Well, that win be nice"
Yes. candy makes her tooth ache
an she never eats mo- h.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-06
HER MIND YOT on TIE GAME.


Ont IN the west end there ia whist club composed
OF mddle-aged ladies and gentlemen who meet once
n week. An incident occurred last week VIII CHI broke
off smicable relations between two families gem
teman who shall be called Mr.. Brooks had Tor a
partner a neighbor lady who played whist fairly.
Games even and the ak and six on tho
seventh game. 1t during the last hand that the
unplrasantness occurred. Mr. Brooks and his partner
had five tricks and their opponents six Eleven
trunps had been played and two cards remained. Ii
was Mr.. Brooks's partner lead. She umbled ner-
vously several seconds undecided which card 10 lay
Evidently she held the commanding trump and was
considering whether If she led the trump she would
find the thirteenth in her partners hand. and whether
il better to lead the odd suit card. allowing
partners trump, If he held it, to TALL thus securing
the game.
Cnder these circumstance II they existed good
player might be forgiven Tor slight delay. but after
iumbng several seconds longer. the lady laid both
cards face down the table and inquired OF the
lady on her right: Maggie where did you let those
eggs that you put under the snecklod hen ~ Mr..
Brooks lett tho table, rushed 10 tho hall, and qutIcd
the house without the iormality oil saying good night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-06
SOME ART CRITICS.

From The Critic
At the Stewart exhibition at the American Art Gai-
leries. last week, 0ung geutlemams attention was
called to certain painting Tor which the young lady
who accompanied him protessed unbounded admrs
ton He didn't like it we'll she dit-dIdnt like
II at ALL in TACT snd exr ressed bis disappr obation In
audible terms His companion wa, abasbed I" Why"
she exc aimed tie a Murillo!' The young gentle
man was disconnected Tor second but instantly ro-
covered his presence of md and snubbed his mentor
with "Well, really. / saw much OF that sort OF
thing when was abroad that got tired and sick OF
itu
In which connection q friend who was living In
Dresden few years ago tells me this anecdote She
sitting alone in the gallery day. gazing at the
Sistine Madonna. hen two or three American women
entered tho ioom WELL" exclaimed one OF Thorn,
who had never seen tho famous painting before,
must say Tm disappointed. Alter all Id heard about
it, expected 10 something a good teal sboWier
than that" Her friend cast down for q moment,
but presently plucked up heart enough 10 say apollo
getcaly: But you forget how old 1t Is. Considering
how long ago 1t painted, think it's pretty we'll
done "
When am telling stories of this kind, may add
one that reaches me from Boston. pedler OF some
new cement got access 10 the hall of ladys house in
the Back Bay quarter. and proceeded TO e1tol the
pieces" he averred "hot water only hardens IL i
there's nothing il won't mead II you've got the head
OF that there statue. tor instance, tpoiDting to
plaster cast OF the Victory Untying her Sandal I'll
stick it on so you can't waere the crack is The
oung lady told him she didn't doubt it, but she hadn't
the missing head. She only wished she had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-06
A PLCTLIAR TOTNC NAN.


The dnshing OF n dist nguisDed Southern Senator
il also among thu m>sing having lett cloud OF debts
behind HIM which will keep his memory green tor
some tue Mt least in the minds OF his numerous Wash
ingtOn creditors.
lis greatest exploit at the expense OF famous
ST. Louis belle who has been dazzling the eyes OF
society here. One day ths young man met the belle
on the street and playimy grabbed her pocket-book
She didn't mind this muoh but when he opened II and
took out n ten-dollar note she began to wonder
whether it all joke not. She ordered him TO
return il at once hut TO her surprise the Senatorial
hopeiul repe that be would see her later. Perhaps
he will. hut tie hasn't yet The fellow alter securing
the money, called upon a young lady who was
friend oil the ST. Louis BELLE and invited her out to
dine with him Not knowing, of course, the preceding
after this episode the iowa began 10 grow rather
sultry the young man, and he packed no his bag
gage and lett He hasn't shown his head here since
aud the chances are that he will steer coar OF this
town tor some time to cone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-06
STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE.
SHOWED UP.


From Tas Carson hppeal
The eastbound passenger train the Central
Pacidc Railroad detained several days ut Coltsx
by the snow. On the .. ain were john Maokay and
W. j. Westericld Word sent from San Fran
cisco for the snow oloughs to be sent forward. Tho
Nevada parry wanted go through with the plougns
but were not allowed To do so, as that was eganst
orders Mr. Mackay then sent to San Frapcisco oaef.
ing 81 900 to be allowed to 90 with bis party with tho
snowpioughs The offer was accepted and word was
wired bach tom the c. r. Office for the engineer to
take the party and the $1,000 over 10 the rail-
road hotel at Coltax to ne devoted to feeding the
needy passengers showed in there
Mr. Mackay and the party before starting estab
lsned themselves o committee anG soon hunted up
the passengers there VINO IN need OF assistance
They were ell housed and with tree grub provided
Tor a; least ten DAYS. One pOor woman on the irain
Mrs. Ma thews with two Children, bound tor
Omaha was wanting for the necessariea OF lie when
the party went through the train. She had never
mentioned her condition to any OF the passengers, aud
her two children were really suffering from hunger.
senators We-terfed and Villa ns gave tho woman
$40 apiece. and Black Wallace purchased clothes TOR
the children. Mackay found three other poor women
on the train and gave them 500 each. Tho re-
cipenrs of the charity ctied like children, and he
scenes ON the train desc ribed.as very affecting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-06
TIE HOYOLO0UF DREW.

From The chicago HSTdtd
Frank Lincoln gave his monologue entertainment in
q town in Southein Illinois the other night The nall
we'll filed hut the people did not seem very much
aIn1sed at the humorists funny work. After tho
show u man with ezra Kendall whiskers stole into
Lncon's dressing room aud pouied q hattul OF coin
into the humorist's hands
Well how did the show come oil r asked Lincoln,
trying TO shake oil his chill.
Fair" blurted the committeeman. drenching the
floor with tobacco juice. "Purty tair show
:" How did you like itp
" Oh. toerable"
Then you Lave seen better"
4" Sort o disappointed you didn't bring Il along. We
wus all a-lookin' fur 1t. Did you turgit it q
Forget what T.
"Why that ere thing you call the monologue. The
TELLER who came here NIGH onto fifteen year ago had
'cm in a cage. an II caught on Ike -. Have you
got ,ourn at the hotel 81
When Lincoln went to the depot the next day he
saw that the dead walls bore these posters: Frank
Lincoln will present his monologue at hall to-
night Come and see it," TINS explained the coolness
OF the audience the night before They were waiting
tor the monOlOCue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-06
GREATNESS UNRECOGyTzED.

FTVhN h0ctsstcT IDsL-EIpFfss.
Mr.. Everett riding the Eastern road. At
Lynn bright and pretty girl got into the cars and
took the vacant seat by his side lie entered into
versalion with her. and much entertained by her
fresh and vvacious comments. When the train was
entering Boston he determined 10 give her pleasant
surprise, and so said, blandly:
"Now, would YOU like to know who 1t Is with whom
you have been talkIDgp
"Oh. yes" Answered the girl uptnrning her beam
ing face.
The statesman smiled benigpanty.
" | am Mr.. Everett-Mr. Edward Everett
The girl stared at him vacantly. He smiled again,
for the lnortynx thought that his could be
known to her had not yet taken form in his serene
mind. Tie pause became oppressive. Finally tho girl
ly, " do you live in Lynnp